Paul’s Suffering for the Church

(2 Corinthians 11:16–33)

24 Now I rejoice in [my] sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church. 25 I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God, 26 the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints. 27 To [them] God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

28 We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect[fn] in Christ Jesus.[fn] 29 To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me.